My filming setup and gear recommendation

Over the past few months, quite a few people have asked about the gear I use to film my videos. So I’ve put together this page with all the equipment that makes up my current setup – camera, mic, lighting, mounts, and a few other bits that help me shoot everything from my little desk.

These are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through them, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear I genuinely like and that’s proven worthwhile in my own setup.

Sony ZV-E10

Compact, budget-friendly, and beginner-friendly video and photo camera. It shoots 4K at 24, 25, and 30 FPS 100Mbps and has interchangeable lenses, a large APS-C sensor, and a rotating flip screen, which is perfect for one-person recording.

Sigma 16mm F1.4

Interchangeable lens for mirrorless Sony E-mount cameras with a nice depth of field and a pretty wide angle allowing to put the camera at a close range.

Aputure Amaran 60d S

Compact yet powerful 65W key COB light with 5600K, adjustable brightness level, and NP-F battery plate. It has Bowens Mount, meaning it’s compatible with plenty of light modifiers, and I like that it works quietly.

Neewer Lantern Softbox 65cm

Omnidirectional softbox with a standard Bowens mount and quick-release setup. Surprisingly well-built and much easier to use than other softboxes I’ve used in the past.

Neewer Heavy Duty Stand with Casters

Super solid tripod stand made of stainless steel, with 360° swivel casters for convenient mobility. I love its heavy mass and clever design.

RØDE VideoMic GO II

Compact, lightweight shotgun mic with both 3.5mm and USB outputs. No batteries or switches needed — just plug in and go. The sound quality is very decent for the price, and it’s so easy to use.

Tarion Desk Mount

Heavy-duty, solid, camera desk mount, equipped with 1/4" and 3/8" compatible dual-thread screws. I combine it with Tarion overhead mount to create a tree-like two-arm setup, and I absolutely love it.

IVISII G2 Pocket RGB Video Light

Compact but powerful RGB light with a full-colour gamut, perfect for adding an extra colour to the background. I like that it has aluminium that makes it feel solid and a built-in 4300mAh rechargeable battery that lasts for 3 hours.

Neewer NP-FW50 Battery Charger Set

A charger and two 1100mAh NP-FW50 batteries, compatible with Sony ZV-E10 camera. These batteries last the same as the original Sony batteries, and I like that this charger is slim and fits into the Hard Case I mentioned above.

Neewer NP-F970 Battery Charger Set

A charger and four 6600mAh NP-F970 batteries, compatible with Aputure Amaran 60d S, with a backlit LCD screen showing the charging status of each battery.

Neewer AC-PW20 Dummy Battery Kit

A ‘dummy’ battery kit for continuous camera power from the AC outlet. While other alternatives might ‘fry’ the camera, this kit works properly and is fully compatible with Sony ZV-E10.

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